Siegfall

Siegfall is a waterfall in the Windeck area along the Sieg River with a width of 84 meters (276 feet) and a drop of 6 meters (20 feet). This formation is the largest waterfall in North Rhine-Westphalia and shapes the landscape significantly.

The waterfall was created as an artificial formation between 1857 and 1859 when the Deutz-Giessen railway line was built and the Sieg River had to be modified. This technical intervention transformed a section of the river into the natural feature visitors see today.

The name Siegfall refers directly to the Sieg River where the water descends. Visitors experience a place today where nature and old industrial history stand side by side.

The waterfall can be reached from several paths, some leading from the nearby Schladern train station. Parking and bus stops are available nearby, such as along Schonecker Weg, making access convenient.

A hydroelectric plant at this location has generated power since the industrial era and continues to supply energy to the surrounding area. This hidden aspect shows how historical infrastructure functions to this day.

Location: Windeck

GPS coordinates: 50.80530,7.58939

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04